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2019 Highlights
The United Nations created 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as “the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.” The goals, which were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, are intended to promote prosperity while protecting the planet, by addressing major global economic, social and environmental challenges by 2030.
We recognize that although the SDGs are directed at governments, the private sector has an important role to play. Throughout this report, we’ve included icons to indicate the most relevant SDGs to which Gran Tierra makes significant contributions.1
1 Gran Tierra’s strategy is in full support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within this report they are referenced to outline the company´s ESG initiatives.
Gran Tierra Energy has also been measuring social impact contributions to SDGs and relevant KPIs as an ongoing monitoring and evaluation activity in 2020.
Awards Received by GTE in 2019
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Awarded the Machín de Oro Award for Support of Technical and Social Programs
Awarded the Women in Energy (WIN) Award for Excellency in Environmental Management
Agency for Reincorporation and Normalization (ARN)
Recognized for its commitment to multiple projects supporting Colombia’s reincorporation efforts
National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH)
Recognized for beneficial practices in environmental and social management in the energy sector
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